California Firearm Safety Quiz (Self Test To Qualify For
Handgun Safety Certification) Questions With Complete
Solutions
A magazine is a part of a:
A. Single-action revolver
B. Double-action revolver
C. Semiautomatic pistol
D. Single-action and double-action revolver Correct Answers C
A safe practice when handling a gun is to rest your finger on the
outside of the trigger guard or along the side of the gun until you
are ready to shoot (True or False) Correct Answers True
A sale or transfer of a firearm between two private parties (non-
dealers) must be completed through a licensed firearms dealer
only if the buyer and seller do not personally know each other.
Correct Answers False
After ensuring a double-action revolver is pointed in a safe
direction and with your finger off the trigger, you begin
unloading the handgun by:
A. Releasing the cylinder latch
B. Removing the cylinder
C. Swinging out the cylinder
D. Pushing the magazine release Correct Answers A
An illegal firearm purchase (straw purchase) is a federal crime.
Correct Answers True
, An important lesson children should learn is that guns are not
toys (True or False) Correct Answers True
Certain modifications, when made to a firearm, may void its
warranty (True or False) Correct Answers True
Child safety precautions only apply if you have children (True
or False) Correct Answers False
Drinking alcohol while handling firearms is safe if your blood
alcohol level remains below the legal limit (True or False)
Correct Answers False
Firearm or ammunition caliber refers to:
A. Barrel length
B. Magazine capacity
C. Barrel or bullet diameter
D. Bullet velocity Correct Answers C
Flame throwers are legal in California. Correct Answers False.
Generally, a person may legally have a loaded handgun, if
otherwise lawful, at his or her campsite (True or False) Correct
Answers True
Generally, it is legal to carry a concealed firearm in public under
which of the following circumstances?
a) you are in an unsafe area
b) you were honorably discharged from the military
c) you are an experienced gun handler and know all of the safety
rules
Handgun Safety Certification) Questions With Complete
Solutions
A magazine is a part of a:
A. Single-action revolver
B. Double-action revolver
C. Semiautomatic pistol
D. Single-action and double-action revolver Correct Answers C
A safe practice when handling a gun is to rest your finger on the
outside of the trigger guard or along the side of the gun until you
are ready to shoot (True or False) Correct Answers True
A sale or transfer of a firearm between two private parties (non-
dealers) must be completed through a licensed firearms dealer
only if the buyer and seller do not personally know each other.
Correct Answers False
After ensuring a double-action revolver is pointed in a safe
direction and with your finger off the trigger, you begin
unloading the handgun by:
A. Releasing the cylinder latch
B. Removing the cylinder
C. Swinging out the cylinder
D. Pushing the magazine release Correct Answers A
An illegal firearm purchase (straw purchase) is a federal crime.
Correct Answers True
, An important lesson children should learn is that guns are not
toys (True or False) Correct Answers True
Certain modifications, when made to a firearm, may void its
warranty (True or False) Correct Answers True
Child safety precautions only apply if you have children (True
or False) Correct Answers False
Drinking alcohol while handling firearms is safe if your blood
alcohol level remains below the legal limit (True or False)
Correct Answers False
Firearm or ammunition caliber refers to:
A. Barrel length
B. Magazine capacity
C. Barrel or bullet diameter
D. Bullet velocity Correct Answers C
Flame throwers are legal in California. Correct Answers False.
Generally, a person may legally have a loaded handgun, if
otherwise lawful, at his or her campsite (True or False) Correct
Answers True
Generally, it is legal to carry a concealed firearm in public under
which of the following circumstances?
a) you are in an unsafe area
b) you were honorably discharged from the military
c) you are an experienced gun handler and know all of the safety
rules
